A group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools. The forest floor was covered with various types of fungus, including mushrooms and molds.
An infection caused by a fungal organism. The athlete was diagnosed with a foot fungus after noticing persistent itching and redness.
A visible growth of fungal matter on a surface, often appearing as a whitish, greenish, or dark patch. A fuzzy gray fungus had spread across the forgotten peach.